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Ford Mustang vs. Toyota Venza Reliability Comparisons

You won't find Ford Mustang or Toyota Venza reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Mustang and the Toyota Venza truly differ in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Mustang and Toyota Venza reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Mustang and the Toyota Venza were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Mustang and the Toyota Venza have been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Mustang

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Reliability and Durability: Pros

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2010

2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed manual RWD

Much improved interior materials that should last as well as decent to good reliability from last iteration of the Mustang.

2007

2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed automatic RWD

As a long time Mustang enthusiast, to be able to drive my dream car everyday is awesome. It is more practical than you might think. I have fun everytime I drive it. I must say though, the maintenance and repairs are a bit of anuisance. Keeping up on maintenance items is important. Buy OEM and factory replacements. Replacing tie rod ends and brake pads and batteries when they are needed is key. I have had various issues with these items over the eight years of ownership. One persistent problem is the shake in the steering wheel under hard braking. Resurfacing the rotors helped a bit. But, it never went away completely. The shop told me that the rotos in the rear were still warped.

2007

2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed manual RWD

This is my third Mustang. My first two held up very well and I expect no less from this one. I did research reliability before my purchase and found nothing to deter me from my purchase.

2007

2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V86-speed manual RWD

Forged-internal engine can withstand any mod you throw at it. Reliability has improved significantly over previous-generation Mustangs.

2006

2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed automatic RWD

One hiccup when first purchased, since then not a lick of trouble. The chassis is solid.

2006

2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V85-speed manual RWD

easy and cheap maintenance

2006

2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V85-speed manual RWD

Other than one small electrical issue the car has been flawless.

2005

2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V85-speed manual RWD

A relatively simple car with good performance, yet is cheap to own.

2005

2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V65-speed automatic RWD

Front engine, rear wheel drive. Proven and true.

2003

2dr Convertible 190-horsepower 3.8L V64-speed automatic RWD

Consumer Reports rated the Mustang V6 as average or above average for reliability.

Ford Mustang Reliability and Durability: Cons

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2007

2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V85-speed manual RWD

I have little faith in Ford reliability over the long haul (compared to that of my Toyotas).

2006

2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V85-speed automatic RWD

At 20,000 miles the AC unit had gone out twice, the fuel system had to be replaced (not just one part, I mean ALL of the fuel system), and the final straw was when the car had an electrical problem no one knew how to fix.

usually by 60k miles they squeak or rattle. a usual place for this is the windows, they squeak a lot. also some people with modifications have had belts snap.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza Reliability and Durability: Pros

Year

Body/Powertrain

Comment

2011

4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed shiftable automatic FWD

This is the 4th consecutive Toyota or Lexus we have owned. Sought out for our extremely positive experience with regard to reliability. 08 Highlander SR5 gave us 4 yrs of problem free ownership --- Now going on 18 months with Venza of same.

2010

4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.7L I46-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Toyota has a long history of reliability

2010

4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed shiftable automatic FWD

very reliable. well made parts and put together well

2010

4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Very strong and reliable. The materials on the V6 2010 is made very well and strong. Everything lines up perfectly.

2009

4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed shiftable automatic AWD

the same engine with camry

2009

4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V66-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Toyota quality makes for a vehicle I plan to run over 180,000 miles. Peace of mind knowing vehicle will run well and trouble free at 150,000 miles just like it does now at 5,000 miles.